Embracing Humor and Growth With Ilene Marcus, Founder of Aligned Workspace

Starter Girlz Podcast

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In this episode of the Starter Girlz podcast, Jennifer Loehding interviews Ilene Marcus, founder of Aligned Workplace, about the significance of humor in leadership and its ability to help individuals overcome personal barriers. They highlight the value of embracing and learning from mistakes, and discuss the importance of self-worth and self-acceptance for personal growth. Ilene shares strategies for moving forward when feeling stuck, such as taking a comprehensive view of situations and resisting the urge to blame others.
Takeaways

• Humor can be a powerful tool in leadership, helping to engage and motivate others.
• Mistakes are opportunities for learning and growth, and should not define a person's character.
• Getting out of your own way requires self-awareness, an honest assessment of your current skills, and surrounding yourself with the right people.
• Moving forward often involves taking a 360-degree view of the situation and examining your own contributions.
• Embracing mistakes and being kind to yourself are essential for personal growth and success.

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1. Introduction and the Power of Humor in Leadership (00:00:00)

2. Embracing Mistakes and Learning from Them (00:06:04)

3. Getting Out of Your Own Way (00:10:42)

4. Embracing Mistakes and Being Kind to Yourself (00:24:00)